Feeling guilty

caitlinleighh

do any other mamas out there feel horrible about taking medication even though they're have some serious sleeping problems? I took unisom for the first 10 weeks to help combat the morning sickness, as told by my OB, but now when I CANNOT sleep, and it's only been two times since, I take 1/4 of a dose of unisom and just feel so guilty about it! I feel like I'm doing something to my baby even though I've read up and down that unisom is very pregnancy safe.

garrettnr

My nausea medication was amazing for acting as a sleep aid . It was something I didn't even know I had an issue with .
I have since stopped taking it . It was awful to get off of. I had to wean myself for a couple of weeks.
A huge part of me wanted to keep taking it , but it also made me drowsy all day. I drive a decent amount to and from school and it wasn't safe for anyone ( one hour commute one way).
The other issue ( just like yours ) was the possibility this could cause harm to the baby and I don't know how I would live with myself knowing I caused it.
This medication was pregnancy safe as well, but I always wonder if I'll be that 1 in 500 pregnancy that has adverse effects.

caitlinleighh

@garrettnr I luckily haven't been dealing with the nausea for about 4 weeks now so that's a plus, and I stopped taking the unisom far before that point. But two times since then just the sleeping has been so horrible I resorted back to taking a very minimal amount of it compared to the two tablets it says to take. I feel the same way, the thought of me taking something and it causing harm to my baby would just make me feel like the worst person!
I guess also my anxiety is just building up as well because I have my 20 week scan today so all these thoughts are running through my head of what my OB might find on that ultrasound screen.

daylynj

I completely understand. I'm someone who doesn't take medication unless it's absolutely necessary (prescribed) but feel myself leaning towards the idea of Tylenol for back pain. It's pregnancy safe, but I know I'd feel guilty taking it. I just keep telling myself that my doc and other resources say it's safe, and if it's that bad, then I shouldn't put myself through unnecessary pain. I should note that I haven't taken it yet. Just my two cents. Good luck to you!

kategancla

Don't feel guilty about taking care of yourself. If that is the only way you can get a good night of sleep, taking a quarter of a unisom is likely better than you wandering around sleep deprived and miserable. In the mean time, try meditation (Headspace app is great), lavender oil products (pillow spray, bath soak, etc), and having a set evening routine. Good Luck!